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The Vintage/Modern Home The Vintage/Modern Home
Автор: Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2011 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 2013
   We'd all like a limitless budget for interior decoration, but few of us enjoy that luxury. We tend to fill our homes with a range of unrelated furnishings acquired over a number of years, and hope that somehow everything will work together. Tackling the tricky — and common — problem of combining furnishings of different styles and from various sources and periods, The Vintage/Modern Home demonstrates how to make the most of what you have in an achievable yet stylish way. Whether they are prized antiques, second-hand discoveries or high-street pieces, this indispensable book describes how to bring together old and new, inexpensive and precious with both subtlety and flair. Exploring examples of successful 'vintage/modern' looks in real homes, interiors expert Katherine Sorrell offers a wealth of creative solutions and practical tips, from using colour and texture to unify a scheme, to choosing the right accessories to make the maximum impact.
 
Basquiat Basquiat
Автор: Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2010 Страниц: 224 Дата загрузки: 11 октрября 2013
   Born in Brooklyn in 1960, Jean-Michel Basquiat was only twenty-seven when he died, his meteoric and often controversial career having lasted for just eight years. Despite his early death, Basquiat's large and powerful oeuvre has ensured his continuing reputation as one of modern art's most distinctive and eloquent voices. Borrowing from graffiti and street imagery, cartoons, mythology and religious symbolism, Basquiat's drawings and paintings explore issues of race and identity, providing social commentary that is shrewdly observed and biting. This book examines and celebrates the achievements of one of the most original artists of the late twentieth century.
 
Fashion in Impressionist Paris Fashion in Impressionist Paris
Автор: Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2012 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 декабря 2014
   Even before the advent of haute couture, Paris was a great centre of fashion. During the second half of the nineteenth century, when the capital was transformed by an ambitious urban plan, its residents responded in kind, wearing styles as polished and modern as the city itself in order to participate in the exciting new social scene. Featuring famed paintings by such Impressionist masters as Degas, Cassatt, Manet, Monet and Morisot, this delightful book revisits the world of Parisian fashion through the eyes of first-hand observers. Thematic chapters present a gallery-like ensemble of paintings that follow in the footsteps of stylish Parisians as they stroll in the parks and boulevards, meet friends at cafes, take in the theatre, relax at home and go on holiday. In an extended narrative-style caption to accompany each image, fashion and art historian Debra N. Mancoff offers a detailed discussion of what men and women wore and how their dress defined them. To complete the picture, illustrated interludes, providing glimpses into dressmaking, corsetry and millinery, the origins of couture and the rise of the department store, reveal how Paris became the fashion capital of the world.
 
Shelter Dogs Shelter Dogs
Автор: Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2006 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 мая 2009
   Photographer Traer Scott's endearing portraits of dogs living in American shelters are irresistible and heart-rending — and make a passionate appeal to dog lovers everywhere. The portraits reveal the strikingly intense emotion, dignity and, sometimes, humour and whimsy that Scott saw in each face despite the dog's circumstances. By documenting the undeniable expressions of emotion in the dogs encountered in her volunteer work, Scott raises awareness of animal rescue causes, and especially the need for more adoptive homes for abandoned dogs. This book of true portraits of fifty beautiful shelter dogs is a poignant and loving tribute to all dogs.
 
The Bird in Art The Bird in Art
Автор: Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2012 Страниц: 276 Дата загрузки: 7 декабря 2014
   There has until now been no proper study of the bird in art, despite our fascination with birds, and despite the wealth of complex meanings associated with them in different cultures. A number of pagan gods are linked with birds, and dynasties and empires have adopted powerful birds as their symbols. Birds feature in numerous creation myths, and represent the human soul in many religions. We can trace bird imagery from the cave paintings of the Paleolithic era to the present day, and across all world cultures: there are painted, drawn, mosaic, sculpted, embroidered and ceramic birds, and birds as marginal illuminations or the subject of meticulous ornithological studies. This exquisite new book investigates the significance of the bird in 250 beautifully reproduced works of art, both ancient and modern. Nine chapters — on such themes as the mythical bird, the Eastern bird and the domestic bird — explore in detail a rich and rewarding collection of paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures, creating a book that will enchant art lovers and anyone interested in ornithology.
 
Shelter Dogs Shelter Dogs
Автор: Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2011 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 апреля 2015
   Photographer Traer Scotts portraits of dogs living in American shelters are endearing and heartrending, and make a passionate appeal to dog lovers everywhere. Some of the dogs subsequently found good homes; others were never adopted. The images reveal the strikingly intense emotion, dignity and even humor that Scott saw in each face, despite the dogs circumstances. By documenting the unique characters of just a few of the hundreds of dogs she has encountered in her volunteer work, Scott promotes awareness of animal welfare causes, and especially the need for more adoptive homes for abandoned dogs. This irresistible collection of portraits, now available in paperback, is a poignant and loving tribute to the true canine spirit.
 
Cult Shoes Cult Shoes
Автор: Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2012 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 2015
   While very few of us can boast a shoe collection to rival that of Imelda Marcos, it's difficult to deny the mood-enhancing effect of a shiny new pair of shoes. And when a woman goes shoe-shopping, whether for skyscraper heels or wear-with-anything ballet flats, she's spoilt for choice. Cult Shoes is a lavishly illustrated exploration of the world's top shoe brands and designers, from Manolo Blahnik to Melissa, Camper to Clarks, and from the eighteenth century to the present day. Fashion journalist Harriet Walker selects 30 famous names that have an enduring appeal or command a devoted following, and recounts the history of each brand and its most iconic designs, among them the scarlet leather Repetto pumps immortalized by Brigitte Bardot in 1956 in — And God Created Woman and Terry de Havilland's multicoloured wedges, which have adorned the feet of celebrities since the late 1960s. A must-have for any shoe fanatic, the book also includes a concise illustrated introduction to the history of footwear, and short features on key personalities and lesser-known but influential brands.
 
The Sustainable Home The Sustainable Home
Автор: Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2010 Страниц: 207 Дата загрузки: 16 февраля 2012
   An essential guide to sustainable building, decorating materials and techniques. Features thirty case studies from around the world.
 
The car design yearbook 3 The car design yearbook 3
Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2008 Страниц: 304 Дата загрузки: 16 февраля 2010
   This is the 3, entirely new edition of the phenomenally successful annual guide to all the new production and concept cars unveiled during the twelve months prior to the book's publication.
 
World graphic design World graphic design
Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2008 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 марта 2011
   World Graphic Design is the first-ever survey of contemporary graphic design and designers outside the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, North America and Australasia. Organized into four main geographical regions or cultural zones — Africa, the Far East, Latin America and the Middle East — and then alphabetically by country and designer/studio within each zone, it focuses on the work being carried out today within the most popular genres of graphic design: posters, book and album covers, packaging and promotion. As graphic design in the developed world becomes increasingly focused on the same small pantheon of designers and the same canonical approaches, World Graphic Design seeks to expose it to the energy, vitality and diversity of a vast body of work that has long co-existed alongside it, but that has hitherto been all but ignored. It is a deliberate attempt to do for graphic design what has been achieved for world music. With an informative critical profile and full contact details of each designer and studio, and more than a dozen illustrated examples of their recent output, World Graphic Design is a ground-breaking survey and an essential reference for anyone involved in graphic design worldwide.
 
Collegiate Thesaurus Collegiate Thesaurus
Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2010 Страниц: 1162 Дата загрузки: 08 марта 2013
   The easy-to-use, authoritative, alphabetically arranged reference lists synonyms, related and contrasted words, idiomatic equivalents, and antonyms provides a concise definition and usages examples for each main entry.
 
Bikinis, Bell-Bottoms and Little Black Dresses Bikinis, Bell-Bottoms and Little Black Dresses
Автор: Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2013 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 2016
   In the fickle world of fashion, little is certain except the sure knowledge that fashions come and go, and today's unfashionable styles are likely to be back in vogue tomorrow. Bikinis, Bell-Bottoms and Blue Jeans chronicles the most influential, exciting, and shocking items of clothing of the last 100 years. The trench coat, the trainer, and the miniskirt, to name only three, have all changed the way we think about our dress. Fashion journalist Kate Mulvey charts the evolution of 70 key garments, investigating how their individual stories have helped shape the course of fashion history. Each entry traces the origins of an unforgettable item of clothing, and explores the moment it first made an impact on the world fashion stage, as well as the garments that developed out of it, the personalities who wore it, and its continuing popularity today. With illustrations sourced from fashion features, catwalk shots, advertisements, and film stills, Bikinis, Bell-Bottoms and Blue Jeans is an entertaining, stylish overview of modern dress that will thrill fashionistas everywhere.
 
Cult Perfumes Cult Perfumes
Автор: Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2013 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 2016
   Cult Perfumes covers more than 25 cult perfumeries and luxury fragrance houses from around the world, including Annick Goutal, Creed, Frederic Malle, Miller Harris and Robert Piguet and includes features on leading noses in the industry, the creation of iconic scents, and key ingredients in perfume-making.
 
A Home of Your Own A Home of Your Own
Автор: Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2013 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 2016
   When we describe a home as being full of character, we mean that it's individual or exceptional in some way. Character comes from a variety of sources: some from the property itself, and others from the people who live there, and the act of bringing character into a home is a layering process, one that starts with the bones of the building and finishes with the decor — the human element. In this new book, interiors expert Sally Coulthard explains just what it takes to turn a dull, uninspiring space into a personality-packed home, whether it's a cottage, an apartment, or a modern family house. Each chapter focuses on a particular element — for example, the importance of family and loved ones, and making an interior feel like a social space — and explains why this element matters and how to bring it into your home. Inspirational ideas, in the form of Keys to Character boxes throughout, offer tips on incorporating individuality into even the most unpromising of spaces, from making the most of period details and mixing old and new furnishings to introducing artwork and displaying photographs.
 
Secrets of a Stylish Home Secrets of a Stylish Home
Автор: Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2013 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 2016
   Many of us dream of hiring an interior designer to create the perfect home, but it's an expense that few of us can manage these days. The affordable alternative is to undertake the work yourself, and Secrets of a Stylish Home is just the book to show you how. Written by interior designer Cate Burren, it is both a practical guide to working through a project and a visual reference of attractive design ideas. With chapters on the importance of finding your style, planning your layout, using color, creating your scheme, and managing your project, Secrets of a Stylish Home takes you through each stage of either redesigning your whole home or simply tackling the makeover of a single room, distilling the knowledge that Burren has gathered over the years into clear, easy-to-follow steps. Her insightful advice is accompanied by numerous real-life case studies, line drawings that help clarify the processes described, and beautiful images by interiors photographer Simon Whitmore. Whatever your experience of interior design, this book will give you the know-how and confidence to develop your own style and transform your living space.
 
New City: Contemporary Architecture in the City of London New City: Contemporary Architecture in the City of London
Автор: Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2013 Страниц: 224 Дата загрузки: 12 сентября 2018
   The last 25 years or so have witnessed redevelopment in the City of London on an unprecedented scale, following the deregulation of the financial markets, the so-called Big Bang, in the mid-1980s. As the City has earned its place as a true global financial center, three-quarters of its office space have been rebuilt, and developers have taken a much more adventurous approach, commissioning such leading British and international architects as Norman Foster, Rem Koolhaas, Jean Nouvel, and Richard Rogers. New City is the first book to examine in depth the creation of one of the world's largest collections of cutting-edge contemporary architecture — not just the prestigious office blocks that have changed the skyline, but also the cultural institutions, retail developments, and public spaces. Following an introduction that explores the context for the rebuilding of the City, the main part of the book is divided into 12 concise walk-throughs of the major areas. Authoritatively written by a former urban planner and with all-new photography throughout, this book is an indispensable architectural guide for professionals and the public alike.
 
Branding Terror: The Logotypes and Iconography of Insurgent Groups and Terrorist Organizations Branding Terror: The Logotypes and Iconography of Insurgent Groups and Terrorist Organizations
Автор: Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2013 Страниц: 336 Дата загрузки: 18 марта 2016
   Terrorist groups are no different from any other organization in their need to use branding to promote their ideas and to distinguish them from other groups that share similar aims. The branding they employ may contain complex systems of meaning and emotion; it conveys what the group stands for, and what its capabilities are. Branding Terror is the first comprehensive survey of the visual identity of the world's major terrorist organizations, from al-Qaeda and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine to the Tamil Tigers. Each of the 60-plus entries contains a concise description of the group's ideology, leadership, and modus operandi, and a brief timeline of events. The group's branding — the symbolism, colors, and typography of its logo and flag — is then analyzed in detail. Branding Terror does not seek to make any political statements; rather, it offers insight into an understudied area of counterintelligence, and provides an original and provocative source of inspiration for graphic designers.
 
The Gardens of England: Treasures of the National Gardens Scheme The Gardens of England: Treasures of the National Gardens Scheme
Автор: Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2013 Страниц: 224 Дата загрузки: 12 сентября 2018
   In England, gardening and garden-visiting are national obsessions. More than 80 years ago, the National Gardens Scheme (NGS) was founded with the aim of raising money for charity by opening gardens of quality and interest to the public. In the first year, some 600 gardens were opened. Today, over 3700 gardens — many of them privately owned and opened for just a few days each year — are listed in The Yellow Book, the annual guide published by the NGS. The Gardens of England gives you the opportunity to view 50 of the country's greatest garden gems from the comfort of your armchair. Each of the five chapters is written by a different leading gardens expert, and surveys 10 gardens opened as part of the NGS during a particular period. George Plumptre, an international authority on gardens and head of the NGS, provides an engaging introduction on garden-visiting, and 12 well-known gardeners offer a personal account of their favorite NGS garden. Featuring established and new gardens of all styles, this is a book that no lover of the English garden should be without.
 
Shelter Puppies Shelter Puppies
Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2013 Страниц: 95 Дата загрузки: 14 июля 2014
   What could tug at the heartstrings more than a puppy looking for a home? Whether he's exploring eagerly with his littermates or winning you over with his doleful stare, a puppy is quite irresistible. Dog ownership is a responsibility not to be taken lightly, however, and every year growing numbers of newborn or abandoned puppies enter shelters. In this delightful new book, photographer Michael Kloth captures the canine spirit at its floppy-eared, tailwagging best with over 60 endearing portraits of shelter puppies. From chihuahuas and poodles to pit bulls and Labradors, and all kinds of mixes in-between, the puppies enchant with their curiosity, playfulness and all-round lust for life. By documenting the unique characters and stories of some of the puppies he has encountered in his volunteer work, Kloth raises awareness of animal rescue causes, and especially the need for more adoptive homes.
 
Museum of Proletarian Culture Museum of Proletarian Culture
Жанр: Merrell Publishing Издательство: Merrell Publishing Год: 2014 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 16 марта 2017
   Try and imagine what a museum of creativity looks like. This book tells of a challenging exhibition held in one of the major Russian museums-the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. Arseniy Zhilyaev created a conceptual project for an imaginary museum. The viewer sees into the future after the liberation/revolution and is confronted with a radically different outlook on the history of twentieth-century art. At the core of the exhibition, there turns out to be a complex dialectic in the relationship between museum and artist: how does an artist's work come to be exhibited in a museum? When and why does an artist engage in artistic creation outside the museum walls? Is the museum the space in which a «happening» takes place? The book includes texts by Russian and foreign art critics as well as a number of previously untranslated Soviet avant-garde texts about museums and proletarian folklore.
 

 

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